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FWC determines model terms for enterprise agreements

The Fair Work Commission has released updated model terms for enterprise agreements, affecting flexibility, consultation, and dispute resolution clauses. Here's what employers and negotiators need to know before finalising their next agreement.

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Email Error or Unfair Dismissal? FWC Weighs In

What happens when a well-intentioned mistake sparks a dismissal? The Fair Work Commission had plenty to say. A recent case highlights key lessons for employers on fairness, consistency, and conflicts of interest.

Employer obligations for the Easter public holidays

As an employer, stay informed on your Easter obligations, from public holiday pay to managing shifts and leave. Our guide ensures compliance and smooth operations.

Proposed Reforms to NSW Workers' Compensation Scheme Released

The NSW Government has unveiled draft reforms to fix the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, aiming to curb rising costs and better manage psychological injury claims.

Important Changes to ANZAC Day Trading Rules for NSW Businesses

Recent changes to ANZAC Day trading rules mean some NSW businesses must close earlier or remain closed all day. Learn what’s changed, who’s affected, and how to prepare.

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Solar Company’s $711k After Worker Injured by Powerline Contact

Following a serious workplace incident involving overhead powerlines, Energy Solutions Pty Ltd has committed to a substantial enforceable undertaking, focusing on long-term safety improvements in the renewable energy sector.

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$550K Fine Upheld After Worker’s Death: Court Says Risk Was Foreseeable

A construction company faces a hefty fine after a worker’s tragic death from unsafe towing. The court highlights the employer’s duty to manage risks and enforce safety protocols when warnings are ignored.

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Worker’s non-compliance was foreseeable: appeal dismissed

A fatal mistake on a remote NT worksite sparked a major court case and a $550,000 penalty. Was it a rogue worker, or a deeper safety failure?

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Acceptable alternative employment and redundancy pay

The liability to pay redundancy pay when an employer arranges other employment for a redundant employee can be a contentious matter.

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$10k payout for casual worker who lost shifts

A young casual worker stopped receiving shifts without warning but was told she was still employed, according to the Fair Work Commission. The unfair dismissal case contains lessons for employers navigating casual work rules.